A few years ago I did some interviews with Japanese progrock bands like Gerard and Ars Nova, I was stunned by the fact that they mentioned Rick van der Linden as their keyboard hero at the same level of Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman so my vote goes to Trace, check out their eponymous debut CD, one of the highlights of Dutch progrock history

great album indeed... but Hamburger Concerto tops all

Focus

as much as I would vote to vote for Trace as well.]]>
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Author: DeanSubject: 39597Posted: July 28 2007 at 20:50

Post Script: Prompted by this thread, I went off in search for more Trace and Ekseption releases. During the search I discovered that Rick Van Der Linden died 18 months ago. Man, that's tragic. Rest In Peace Rick - your music lives on.

A few years ago I did some interviews with Japanese progrock bands like Gerard and Ars Nova, I was stunned by the fact that they mentioned Rick van der Linden as their keyboard hero at the same level of Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman so my vote goes to Trace, check out their eponymous debut CD, one of the highlights of Dutch progrock history

Never tried out Trace yet. I like both Focus and Ekseption, but I prefer Focus. I think they're one of the best prog bands ever. Still, I need to listen to more of Rick van der Linden's output. Did you know that the director of the London Symphony Orchestra actually thought that Rick was even a more professional musician than Keith Emerson?]]>
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Author: febusSubject: 39597Posted: July 28 2007 at 14:18

Only ever heard Focus. In fact actually saw Focus in concert in the CAFE at university in Melbourne. One of the few prog groups that made it to Australia.]]>
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Author: MattiRSubject: 39597Posted: July 28 2007 at 08:39